An Introduction to Apprenticeships
“GCC has good links with employers and
outcomes for apprentices are good.” - Ofsted, May 2013
What is an Apprenticeship?
Where you earn while you learn a
specific trade(s) and gain
recognised qualifications.
Why become an Apprentice?
Earn and learn at the same time
Gain qualifications
Earn a salary
Get paid holidays
Learn job-specific skills
Progress from Level 2 up to Level 4
Receive top quality training
Apprenticeship Facts
450,000+ people in England are doing an
Apprenticeship
Over 1,400+ job roles available for Apprentices
in various sectors and industries
100,000+ employers in 175,000+ workplaces in
England offer Apprenticeships
Some apprentices earn over £200 per week
Source: National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeships Levels
Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeships
- Equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade A-C
Level 3 – Advanced Apprenticeships
- Equivalent to 2 A Levels
Level 4 – Higher Apprenticeships
- Equivalent to a Foundation Degree
Who’s involved?
Apprentice Training Provider
Employer
(GCC)(You)
Who we work with
Our Apprenticeships
Business Administration
Catering
Childcare & Early YearsConstruction
Electrical Installation
Customer Service
Hairdressing
ICT
Motor Vehicle
Horticulture
Education and Training
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Retail & Commercial Enterprise
Health and Social Care
Public ServicesArts
Media and Publishing
Marketing
Law Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies
Agriculture
HospitalityAccountancy
Barbering
Beauty Therapy
Carpentry and Joinery
Children and Young People’s Workforce
Gaming
Plumbing
Sports
Team Leading
Case Study
Rosemary Castrillon
Business Administration Apprentice
“All this experience is very helpful for
me, because I feel more confident. It has
helped me polish my skills, and I want to
progress onto Level 3.”
Case Study
Chelsey Ward
AAT Accounting Apprentice
“My work and my studies are
very inter-connected; my
studies make my work easier
and my work supports my
studies.”
Case Study
Taylor Bunn
Beauty Therapy Apprentice
“With an Apprenticeship, you
are getting paid for
something that you enjoy
and it is long term for career
progression.”
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